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Certificate IV in ESI - Substations

UET40522
Trades & constructionCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
18Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Oct 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (UET40522, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Substation ElectricianSubstation Maintenance ElectricianPowerline SupervisorElectrical Technician (Electricity Supply Industry)
Industries
Electricity Transmission
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for UET40522 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 18 units: 12 core plus the rest chosen as electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0019Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0044Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0046Solve problems in single path circuits
UEECD0051Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEEEL0020Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
UEEEL0021Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
UETDREL005Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDRIS028Implement and monitor environmental policies and procedures
UETDRIS029Implement and monitor organisational WHS/OHS policies, procedures and programs
UETDRIS031Maintain insulating oil
UETDRIS032Solve problems in network equipment
UETDRIS033Solve problems in network protection
UETDRSB001Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule
UETDRSB002Commission and maintain discrete control and protection systems
UETDRSB003Commission and maintain distribution field devices
UETDRSB004Conduct surveys using thermovision techniques
UETDRSB005Diagnose and resolve faults in a substation environment
UETDRSB006Inspect substations
UETDRSB007Install and maintain substation direct current systems
UETDRSB008Install high current d.c. equipment and switchgear
UETDRSB009Install high voltage plant and equipment
UETDRSB010Maintain capacitor bank equipment
UETDRSB011Maintain high current d.c. equipment and switchgear
UETDRSB012Maintain high voltage circuit breakers
UETDRSB013Maintain on-load tap changers (OLTC)
UETDRSB014Maintain power and instrument transformers
UETDRSB015Maintain static var compensators (SVC)
UETDRSB016Maintain synchronous condensers
UETDRTS036Develop secondary protection and control scheme isolation and restoration documents
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the UET40522 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

3 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Aurecon Australasia Pty LtdBased in NT · Registered since 2003→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.